Hammurabi's Code

Why do we have laws and rules in society?

• To create chaos and confusion

• To maintain order and protect people

• To allow people to do whatever they want

• To make life more difficult

What is the main difference between laws and rules?

• Laws are for small groups, rules are for large groups

• Laws are written by teachers, rules are written by police

• Laws govern large societies, rules govern smaller groups

• Laws have no consequences, rules do

Who was Hammurabi?

• A Roman emperor

• A Greek philosopher

• A ruler of ancient Babylon

• A modern-day lawmaker

What was unique about the Code of Hammurabi?

• It was written in Greek

• It was only about theft

• It presumed innocence until proven guilty

• It had no punishments

What was the punishment for a builder whose house collapsed and killed the owner according to the Code of Hammurabi?

• Community service

• Imprisonment

• A fine

• Death

What would happen to a son who struck his father under the Code of Hammurabi?

• He would be fined

• His hand would be cut off

• He would be imprisoned

• He would be exiled

Why are laws and rules important in modern society?

• To allow people to break them

• To create anarchy

• To ensure safety and order

• To make life unpredictable

What should you do if you believe a law is unjust?

• Ignore it

• Protest violently

• Learn how to change it peacefully

• Break it